Environmental Scientist II: Wetland & Permitting Specialist

Dewberry; Fairfax (VA); Sur place; USD 64 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dewberry's Fairfax, Virginia office is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to join a growing team delivering wetland science, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance, and NEPA documentation for transportation and land development projects. Responsibilities include field investigations, delineation reports, agency coordination, and preparation of permit applications.

A B.S. in a related field and 2+ years of experience are required; ArcGIS or CAD experience is preferred; strong written

Qualifications

• 2+ years of applicable experience.
• B.S. in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, Geology, or related field.
• WPIT/PWD/PWS/VSWD or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Experience conducting wetland delineations and preparing delineation reports.
• Experience with Clean Water Act 404/401 permits and NEPA documentation.
• Experience with local, state and federal permitting agencies.
• Ability to compose technical reports, memorandums, and other written communication.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Desire to work in a team environment.

Responsabilités

• Must be willing/able to perform field work, previous field work experience preferred.
• Coordinate and lead wetland delineations, stream assessments, tree surveys, and Phase I ESAs.
• Prepare delineation reports, functional assessments, Jurisdictional Determinations (JD) requests, Perennial Flow Determinations (PFD), Water Quality Impact Assessments (WQIA), and compliance/monitoring reports.
• Assist with the preparation of permit applications for Clean Water Act 404/401 permits to impact jurisdictional features.
• Assist with the preparation of Registration Statements for CWA 402 permits to commence land disturbance and prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).
• Complete database reviews and background research to support the NEPA document development process and assist in the preparation of NEPA documentation.
• Conduct Threatened and Endangered (T&E) species inventories and database reviews to prepare Section 7 Project Review Packages and coordinate Time of Year Restrictions.
• Conduct cultural and historic resources database reviews to prepare Section 106 technical reports.
• Conduct permit and NEPA compliance monitoring during construction.
• Jobs and locations may require overnight travel and the ability to walk over uneven terrain while carrying heavy equipment.

Connaissances

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Team-oriented

Formation

B.S. in Environmental Science or related field

Outils

ArcGIS Pro

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Description du poste

Dewberry's Fairfax, Virginia office is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to join a growing team delivering wetland science, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance, and NEPA documentation for transportation and land development projects. Responsibilities include field investigations, delineation reports, agency coordination, and preparation of permit applications.

A B.S. in a related field and 2+ years of experience are required; ArcGIS or CAD experience is preferred; strong written